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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, or UPPP, is a type of sleep surgery performed for sleep-related breathing disorders, especially obstructive sleep apnea. It involves removal or remodeling of tissues in the throat to prevent airway obstruction during sleep, typically removing the pharyngeal and adenoid tonsils and remodeling the uvula, soft palate and parts of the pharynx. It is the most common surgical procedure performed for obstructive sleep apnea.

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Status
Standard of Care 1
Origin Year
1964 2
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
FAQs

Is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty the usual first treatment for obstructive sleep apnea?

A positive airway pressure machine is described as the most common sleep apnea treatment; this surgery is an alternative.

Usually not. The US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute states that a positive airway pressure machine is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical alternative that removes or remodels tissue in the throat, as described above. This page records what sources say and is not medical advice.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Conditions
Source Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia
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2. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (Wikipedia)
  • Wikipedia: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, History section
    UPPP was originally devised in 1964 by Ikematsu as a treatment for snoring.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, lead section
    Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (abbreviated as UPPP or UP3) is a type of sleep surgery, which are surgical procedures for sleep-related breathing disorders, especially obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • Treats: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, intro para 1
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